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Thursdays 8:00am-2:00pm
Sundays 10:00am-5:00pm
Chest & Rib Pain Relief
with Navel Acupuncture
Once the exact pain location and underlying cause are identified, navel acupuncture can even “shut down” neck pain quickly.
Does your Chest & Rib look like this?
You CAN benefit from James Navel Acupuncture if you have one or more of the following:
✓ Breathing-Related Chest Discomfort
Chest tightness, restriction, or discomfort that becomes noticeable or worsens during breathing.
✓ Post-Injury or Post-Surgical Chest and Rib Pain
Residual pain, tightness, or discomfort following trauma, surgery, or physical injury affecting the chest or rib area.
✓ Muscle- or Posture-Related Chest and Rib Pain
Discomfort related to prolonged sitting, poor posture, physical exertion, twisting movements, or changes in body position.
✓ Stress- or Emotion-Related Chest and Rib Tightness
Often presents as breast tenderness, rib-side fullness, or migrating pain, commonly appearing or worsening during emotional stress, anxiety, or mental strain.
🌿How Does Navel Acupuncture Treat Headache?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, chest and rib discomfort is often related to the regulation of Qi and blood, the functional state of the internal organs, and the coordination of the meridian system, rather than a single local structure.
Navel Acupuncture works through whole-body regulation, helping rebalance Qi and blood, support organ function, and restore smooth meridian flow.
Once the underlying pattern and involved area are identified, chest and rib discomfort often eases quickly—sometimes within the same treatment session—while promoting more stable, lasting relief.
🌿How Many Treatments Are Usually Needed?
The number of treatments varies depending on the condition, its duration, and individual response.
Many patients notice clear improvement during the first session.
For more persistent or long-standing conditions, a short course of treatments may be recommended to help stabilize results.
🌿 Treatment Notes
Before Treatment
Please review the precautions for Navel Acupuncture before treatment.
If you have had any recent medical tests, imaging, or are currently receiving other treatments, please inform your acupuncturist.
During Treatment
Needle sensations vary from person to person. Mild pain or soreness during insertion may occur and is normal.
In general, the more relaxed you are, the milder the sensation.
Navel Acupuncture is a safe acupuncture treatment. Please stay relaxed and avoid unnecessary tension.
After Treatment
Rest after treatment. Drinking warm water may help support circulation and metabolic adjustment. Please avoid excessive exertion and exposure to cold or wind.
Many patients with chest or rib discomfort notice clear relief during the same treatment session.
In rare cases involving more severe or long-standing conditions, some patients may experience temporary symptom aggravation, skin itching or rashes, or diarrhea after returning home, usually on the following day or later.
These are considered healing responses. Please do not be overly concerned and return for follow-up assessment as needed.
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